West Indies duo dominate in record-breaking batting display

It was a stunning effort from the openers.

John Campbell and Shai Hope.Photo: Getty Images

Preparation for the ICC World Cup is heating up and the West Indies look ready to take it by storm.

They took on Ireland yesterday in a warm-up match and were sent in to bat. However, the Irish would come to regret that decision as West Indian openers John Campbell and Shai Hope put on a ridiculous batting display.

Together they put on a 365 run opening stand, with Campbell eventually being removed for 179 off 137, while Hope was dismissed later in the same over finishing with 170 off 152 deliveries.

Combined they hit 37 fours and eight sixes and helped guide the West Indies to 3/381 off their 50 overs.

WHAT. A. PARTNERSHIP. 💥

John Campbell and Shai Hope have smashed the world record for the highest ODI stand, falling just eight runs shy of breaking the record for any wicket. 😱

The Irish bowlers all copped a pasting, with paceman Mark Adair on the receiving end of the most punishment, finishing with 1/84 off his 10 overs. Remarkably, he also bowled a maiden.

The partnership was the second highest in ODI history, falling just seven runs short of Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels 372 tally from 2015. It is however the best 1st partnership of all-time and the only occasion in ODI history that two openers have both scored over 150 runs.

It's no surprise that Ireland fell short of the West Indies tally. They didn't even bat out their innings, finishing all out for 185 off just 34.4 overs.

Remarkably, John Campbell has not been selected for the World Cup, however Shai Hope has.

The second-highest maiden ODI 💯 The fourth-highest ODI score for 🌴 Part of the highest opening stand in ODI history 🔝

West Indies' John Campbell had a day to remember against Ireland, and deservedly claimed the Player of the Match award. pic.twitter.com/EfUgFMiF5K